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soften their hearts; or you may come close to the afflicted soul and
with a heart full of love lead him away from the enemy’s battleground,
not drive him there and leave him there to become the sport of Satan’s
temptations.—Lt 102, 1897.
Each Has Peculiar Trials—We cannot afford to be in any way a
hindrance to others. Each has his own peculiar temptations and trials,
and we are to stand in a position where we can help and strengthen
the tempted. We are to encourage, and, if possible, lift up those that
are weak in the faith. By speaking of the promises of God, we may
sometimes remove depression from the minds of those who are in trial
and difficulty.—MS 41, 1908.
Counsel to a Wife Regarding Personal Relationships—I am
instructed by the Lord to say to you, “Strive to enter in at the strait
gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be
able” (
Luke 13:24
). The Lord asks you to keep close to Him. Speak as
He would speak, and act as He would act. Do not let anyone prejudice
your mind and lead you to speak unadvisedly. Keep your own soul
pure and clear and your thoughts elevated and sanctified. Do not praise
or exalt people to their injury, neither be hasty to condemn those whom
you think are not acting wisely. Let all see that you love Jesus and
trust in Him. Give your husband and your believing and unbelieving
friends evidence that you desire them to see the beauty of truth. But
do not show that painful, worrying anxiety which often spoils a good
work.—Lt 145, 1900.
Christian Understanding—Those who make the most of their
privileges and opportunities will be, in the Bible sense, talented and
educated men; not merely learned, but educated in mind, in manners,
in deportment. They will be refined, tender, pitiful, affectionate. This,
the Lord has shown me, is what He requires of His people. God
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has given us powers to be used, to be developed and strengthened by
education. We should reason and reflect, carefully marking the relation
between cause and effect. When this is practiced, there will be on the
part of many, greater thoughtfulness and care in regard to their words
and actions, that they may fully answer the purpose of God in their
creation.—MS 59, 1897.
Frankness Encourages Confidence (counsel to a physician)—
If there were far more frankness and less secretiveness, if there were
brotherly confidence encouraged, if there were far less of self and